Kan-Nanmaru Corp. is engaged in the operation of franchised chain restaurants which focuses on Japanese cuisine. Its restaurants include Japanese pub Shoya, Nihonkai Shoya, Yarukichaya; karaoke room Utaundamura, sushi bar Jinbee Tarou and Doutor Coffee Shop. The company was founded by Eiji Sato and Kyoko Sato on May 4, 1982 and is headquartered in Saitama, Japan.